Countess Bathory

Album: Black Metal (1982)
Play Video
  • Welcoming the virgins fair, to live a noble life
    In the castle known to all - the Count's infernal wife
    She invites the peasants with endless lavish foods
    But, when evening spreads it wings, she rapes them of their blood
    Countess Bathory
    Countess Bathory
    All day long the virgins sit and feast on endless meals
    The Countess laughs and sips her wine - her skin doth crack and peel
    But when nightime fills the air one must pay the price
    The Countess takes her midnight bath with blood that once gave life
    Countess Bathory
    Countess Bathory
    Living in her self styled Hell, the Countess dressed in black
    Life's so distant - death's so near - no blood to turn time back
    The castle walls are closing in, she's crippled now with age
    Welcomes death with open arms - the reaper turns the page
    Countess Bathory
    Countess Bathory Writer/s: ANTHONY C. BRAY, CONRAD THOMAS LANT, JEFFREY DUNN
    Publisher: Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 1

  • Dan Gillespy from Courtenay BcOne very good and brutal British metal song.
see more comments

Editor's Picks

Zakk Wylde

Zakk WyldeSongwriter Interviews

When he was playing Ozzfest with Black Label Society, a kid told Zakk he was the best Ozzy guitarist - Zakk had to correct him.

Greg Lake of Emerson, Lake & Palmer

Greg Lake of Emerson, Lake & PalmerSongwriter Interviews

Greg talks about writing songs of "universal truth" for King Crimson and ELP, and tells us about his most memorable stage moment (it involves fireworks).

Scott Gorham of Thin Lizzy and Black Star Riders

Scott Gorham of Thin Lizzy and Black Star RidersSongwriter Interviews

Writing with Phil Lynott, Scott saw their ill-fated frontman move to a darker place in his life and lyrics.

A Monster Ate My Red Two: Sesame Street's Greatest Song Spoofs

A Monster Ate My Red Two: Sesame Street's Greatest Song SpoofsSong Writing

When singers started spoofing their own songs on Sesame Street, the results were both educational and hilarious - here are the best of them.

Christmas Songs

Christmas SongsFact or Fiction

Rudolf, Bob Dylan and the Singing Dogs all show up in this Fact or Fiction for seasonal favorites.

Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers

Bill Medley of The Righteous BrothersSongwriter Interviews

Medley looks back on "Unchained Melody" and "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" - his huge hits from the '60s that were later revived in movies.